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Robert Jackler on Big Tobacco
In the 1920s, tobacco companies began a campaign to manipulate throat doctors into helping calm the public's growing fears that smoking might be bad for their health. The use of doctors to peddle tobacco products continued for half a century, despite overwhelming scientific evidence pointing to the hazards of smoking. Robert Jackler, MD, professor and chair of otolaryngology, has studied the intricate relationship between doctors and cigarette companies. In this podcast. he discusses Big Tobacco’s long history with the medical community. Length: 36 min.
Posted: 02/01/12
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