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Hoffmann, Dietrich, Ph.D.

(Biochemist, American Health Foundation, Plaintiff's Expert) Plaintiff

Dr. Deitrich Hoffman was the associate director for the American Health Foundation in Valhalla, NY. It is a research institute that studies tobacco and health issues 1994. (5/13/94; WSJ 4/14/94). Dietrich Hoffman discussing cigarette ingredients, stated "Food is eaten, not burned." Dr. Hoffman noted that angelica root extract is a known animal carcinogen and should not be used in cigarettes (WSJ 4/14/94). Says that any nicotine level above two percent of total weight in smokeless tobacco is high, and anything above three percent is "very high" 5/5/94. Hoffman has followed the activities of both the tobacco industry and the government since 1958 (NYT 5/13/94).


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