Tobacco companies have a long history of abusing regulations, targeting youth, and misleading the public.
| Type of Abuse | Examples |
|---|
| Advertising to minors | Joe Camel campaign by Camel cigarettes targeted teens |
| Suppressing health data | Tobacco industry hid links between smoking and cancer |
| Political lobbying | Millions spent to resist smoking bans and packaging laws |
| Use of “third-party” scientists | Funded biased research to cast doubt on health risks |