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Philip Morris scientific approach
Science visible to all
Download our scientific bookletPhilip Morris International is leading the tobacco industry’s transformation to a smoke-free future. To this end, the company is developing smoke-free alternatives for adult smokers who would otherwise continue to smoke cigarettes. There are around a billion smokers in the world today and, based on current trends, that number is unlikely to change in the near future.
Our scientific research
Scientific research underpins our vision of a smoke-free future. That is why we have invested USD over USD 14 billion in scientific research and development since 2008, and why we now have more than 1,460 scientists working on our smoke-free alternatives.
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Innovative products for adult smokers
We have focused our efforts on eliminating combustion by developing alternatives that are scientifically proven to be less harmful than smoking.
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The problem with burning tobacco
It's a well-known fact that cigarette smoking is harmful and causes serious disease. But not everyone knows why that is. Combustion produces more than 6,000 chemicals, around 100 of which have been identified as causes of smoking-related diseases.
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The facts about nicotine
Nicotine is a chemical that occurs naturally in tobacco. Whilst it is addictive and is not risk-free, it is not the primary cause of smoking-related diseases.
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