Research & development at British American Tobacco
Jump to full article: BAT Science.com, 2008-04-28
Intro: Welcome to Research & Development at British American Tobacco, where you will find an overview of our current research and development programmes, research data and recently published papers and posters.
Cigarette smoking is a cause of serious and fatal diseases, so our research and development activities are principally focused on better understanding the mechanisms of harm caused by tobacco use and on developing potentially less harmful products which address this issue. The science of tobacco harm reduction is complex, extremely challenging and spans many scientific disciplines. We have significantly expanded our research capabilities and expenditure over the past few years to reflect the importance we place on work in this area.
We welcome your comments on this website and are pleased to discuss our science or possible collaboration with other scientists working in related areas. . . .
Harm reduction is a well-established public health concept that seeks pragmatic ways to minimise the health impact of an activity or behaviour which carries inherent risks.
An example of harm reduction strategy is the use of seat belts and airbags in cars.
However, in the context of tobacco and health policy, few governments currently support the development of reduced risk tobacco products. Most governments simply advocate prevention and cessation.
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