'Alternative fact' narrative influencing tobacco control: a case study of tobacco industry interference in print media

Background Sri Lanka saw a rise in misleading and false information on tobacco statistics in 2017. Vernacular press reported on government revenue decreasing, beedi smokers rising and illegal tobacco products reporting high growth without verifiable sources. Such articles were repeatedly published....

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Main Authors: Aneesha Guruge, Nilangika Fernando
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/-Alternative-fact-narrative-influencing-tobacco-control-a-case-study-of-tobacco-industry,84741,0,2.html