Tobacco-funded research continues to appear in leading medical journals
June 03, 2025 by news-medical.net
Tobacco-funded research continues to appear in leading medical journals
Despite efforts to sever ties, tobacco-funded research still appears in top medical journals, complicating efforts to distance from the industry. The Investigative Desk and The BMJ's investigation found that only 20% of leading medical journals have policies against tobacco-funded studies. Identifying funding sources is challenging due to tobacco companies' involvement in various fields. The revised BMJ policy now excludes research funded by the industry and work with authors' financial ties to tobacco companies, aiming to publish more independent and reliable content. Experts emphasize the importance of rejecting industry money to protect public health and integrity in research.
