Smoking Deterrence Act of 1978: Hearings Before the Subcommitee for Consumers of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, Second Session, on S. 3118 .. October 23 and 24, 1978U.S. Government Printing Office, 1978 - 169 páginas |
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Página 69 - We accept an interest in people's health as a basic responsibility, paramount to every other consideration in our business.
Página 17 - Senator, we will be delighted to hear from you at this time. STATEMENT OF HON.
Página 69 - Recent reports on experiments with mice have given wide publicity to a theory that cigarette smoking is in some way linked with lung cancer in human beings. Although conducted by doctors of professional standing, these experiments are not regarded as conclusive in the field of cancer research. However, we do not believe that any serious medical research, even though its results are inconclusive should be disregarded or lightly dismissed.
Página 69 - ... literature on the disease indicate that many factors, such as various types of air pollution, are suspects in lung cancer and other ailments. Medical and research scientists agree that no persuasive, definitive, and final conclusion has been established with respect to the cause or causes of this disease. The fact that cigarette smoking today should even be suspected as a cause of serious disease is a matter of deep concern to the tobacco industry. Accordingly, the Committee pledges aid and assistance...
Página 69 - Distinguished authorities point out: That medical research of recent years indicates many possible causes of lung cancer. That there is no agreement among the authorities regarding what the cause is. That there is no proof that cigarette smoking is one of the causes. That statistics purporting to link cigarette smoking with the disease could apply with equal force to any one of many other aspects of modern life. Indeed the validity of the statistics themselves is questioned by numerous scientists.
Página 53 - I should like to leave it there and if you have any questions, I will be happy to respond. Mr.
Página 69 - In charge of the research activities of the Committee will be a scientist of unimpeachable integrity and national repute. In addition, there will be an Advisory Board of scientists disinterested in the cigarette industry. A group of distinguished men from medicine, science, and education will be invited to serve on this Board. These scientists will advise the Committee on its research activities.
Página 129 - We believe the products we make are not injurious to health. We always have and always will cooperate closely with those whose task it is to safeguard the public health. For more than 300 years tobacco has given solace, relaxation and enjoyment to mankind.
Página 68 - ... authorities point out: that medical research of recent years indicates many possible causes of lung cancer; that there is no agreement among the authorities regarding what the cause is; that there is no proof that cigarette smoking is one of the causes; that statistics purporting to link smoking with the disease could apply with equal force to any one of many other aspects of modern life. Indeed the validity of the statistics themselves are questioned by numerous scientists.