[Editorial] Tobacco control: a Foundation too far? (Lancet)

Tobacco smoking is the leading cause of preventable mortality worldwide and is responsible for more than 7 million deaths each year. In today`s issue of The Lancet, we publish a Viewpoint describing the mission and goals of the recently established Foundation for a Smoke-Free World, funded by tobacco giant Philip Morris International. Led by former WHO executive director Derek Yach, the Foundation, whose aim is `to eliminate cigarette smoking worldwide`, will receive US$1 billion in funding over the next 12 years.