Tobacco Documents Online

States: "Because statistical (epidemiological) studies have reported that smokers develop lung cancer and certain other diseases more frequently than non-smokers, we acknowledge that smoking is a risk factor for such diseases. The Institute believes that the public is aware of the reported risks of smoking, of the government health warnings on cigarette packages and of the widely publised opinion of many in the medical community. Adults are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke." Includes editing in marginalia. Relates to Bates 2023248259, 2504087700, 2504087706, 2504087708, 2504087709, 2504087710, 2504087711, 2504087713, 2504087715, 2504087719 (missing pages per fax pagination).

Acknowledges "smoking is a risk factor" for "lung cancer and certain other diseases" in smokers but disputes "[w]hether this statistical association should be considered a causal relationship". Indicates Tobacco Institute of Australia (TIA) "does not share" the "predominant opinion of the medical community" regarding causality. Suggests lung cancer causal mechanisms are still open to debate in medical community. Concludes adults "are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke" given public awareness of "reported risks", existence of warning labels, and "widely publicised opinion of many in the medical community". Suggests non-U.S. origin due to spelling of "publicised". Relates to Bates 2023248259, 2504087700, 2504087702, 2504087706, 2504087709, 2504087710, 2504087711, 2504087713, 2504087715, 2504087719 (missing pages per fax pagination).

Acknowledges "smoking is a risk factor" for "lung cancer and certain other diseases" in smokers but disputes "[w]hether this statistical association should be considered a causal relationship". Indicates Tobacco Institute of Australia (TIA) "does not share" the "predominant opinion of the medical community" regarding causality. Suggests lung cancer causal mechanisms are still open to debate in medical community. Concludes adults "are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke" given public awareness of "reported risks", existence of warning labels, and "widely publicised opinion of many in the medical community". Suggests non-U.S. origin due to spelling of "publicised". Relates to Bates 2023248259, 2504087700, 2504087702, 2504087706, 2504087708, 2504087709, 2504087711, 2504087713, 2504087715, 2504087719 (missing pages per fax pagination).

Acknowledges "smoking is a risk factor" for "lung cancer and certain other diseases" in smokers but disputes "[w]hether this statistical association should be considered a causal relationship". Indicates Tobacco Institute of Australia (TIA) "does not share" the "predominant opinion of the medical community" regarding causality. Suggests lung cancer causal mechanisms are still open to debate in medical community. Concludes adults "are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke" given public awareness of "reported risks", existence of warning labels, and "widely publicised opinion of many in the medical community". Suggests non-U.S. origin due to spelling of "publicised". Relates to Bates 2504087708 and many others (missing pages per fax pagination).

Acknowledges "smoking is a risk factor" for "lung cancer and certain other diseases" in smokers but disputes "[w]hether this statistical association should be considered a causal relationship". Indicates Tobacco Institute of Australia (TIA) "does not share" the "predominant opinion of the medical community" regarding causality. Suggests lung cancer causal mechanisms are still open to debate in medical community. Concludes adults "are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke" given public awareness of "reported risks", existence of warning labels, and "widely publicised opinion of many in the medical community". Suggests non-U.S. origin due to spelling of "publicised". Relates to Bates 2023248259, 2504087700, 2504087702, 2504087706, 2504087708, 2504087709, 2504087710, 2504087711, 2504087713, 2504087719. Includes name "Wills" in marginalia (missing pages per fax pagination).

Acknowledges "smoking is a risk factor" for "lung cancer and certain other diseases" in smokers but disputes "[w]hether this statistical association should be considered a causal relationship". Indicates Tobacco Institute of Australia (TIA) "does not share" the "predominant opinion of the medical community" regarding causality. Suggests lung cancer causal mechanisms are still open to debate in medical community. Concludes adults "are able to make an informed decision whether or not they wish to smoke" given public awareness of "reported risks", existence of warning labels, and "widely publicised opinion of many in the medical community". Suggests non-U.S. origin due to spelling of "publicised". Relates to Bates 2023248259, 2504087700, 2504087702, 2504087706, 2504087708, 2504087709, 2504087710, 2504087711, 2504087713, 2504087715 (missing pages per fax pagination).