[Editorial] Tobacco control: a Foundation too far?

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide and is responsible for more than 7 million deaths each year. In today's issue of The Lancet, we publish a Viewpoint describing the mission and goals of the recently established Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris International. Led by former WHO executive director Derek Yach, the Foundation, whose aim is "to eliminate cigarette smoking worldwide", will receive US$1 billion in funding over the next 12 years.

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