AT Publications & Studies
The Swiss Association for Tobacco Control is an important player in tobacco prevention in Switzerland, and in the promotion of education about the health risks of tobacco and nicotine consumption. We conduct ongoing research and work with various organisations to regularly publish scientific articles, studies, and reports. Our commitment is reflected in our comprehensive analysis of tobacco-related topics in order to develop evidence-based approaches for an effective prevention strategy, and to provide decision-makers and the public with comprehensive information.
Below you will find a selection of our published documents.
1 - Nikotin- und tabakfreie Hochschulen
Empfehlungen von Massnahmen zur Förderung von nikotin- und tabakfreien Hochschulen in der Schweiz (2023)
Bastiaan Steiner
2 - Benzopyrene, smoke and money
The perfect Philip Morris International recipe for toxic scientific research (2025)
Luciano Ruggia
3 - The Language of Lies
AT Research Series_Language of Lies_No3An Analysis of the Discourse of Neoliberal Think Tanks Linked to the Tobacco Industry in Europe (2023)
Laura Frank, Vrishalee Jadhav, Frank Nydegger
This report was developed by Masters students from the Geneva Graduate Institute undertaking Applied Research Projects.
Video for Study No. 3: ‘Language of Lies’
4 - Smoking Money
Exploring Tobacco Industry Interference in Global Health Policy through Front-Group Organisations (2022)
Rochelle Aberer, Maya Salama, Liam Rosenbruch, Emmeline Rumpf
This report was developed by Masters students from the Geneva Graduate Institute undertaking Applied Research Projects.
5 - Tobacco Industry Whitewashing and Strategies
Tobacco Industry Whitewashing and Strategies (2024)
Claude-Emmanuel Hiol, Jamal Nasir Qayomy, Maria Erice Asensio
This report was developed by Masters students from the Geneva Graduate Institute undertaking Applied Research Projects.
6 - PMI Advertising & Tobacco Policymaking
Schürch, K., Frahsa, A., Liwanag, H. J., & Ruggia, L. (2024). An expenditure analysis revealing how Philip Morris advertisements coincide with tobacco policymaking in Switzerland. Tobacco Prevention & Cessation, 10.
7 - Psychologie sociale du tabagisme
Psychologie sociale du tabagisme : comprendre pour mieux prévenir (2025)
Mathias Beltran
This report explores the psychological levers for preventing smoking among young people. Given the limitations of traditional health messages, it examines the effectiveness of alternative arguments such as environmental protection. Through a theoretical review and an experimental study carried out in French-speaking Switzerland, it proposes new avenues for more effective campaigns.
8 - The Hidden Plastic Crisis of Tobacco
The Hidden Plastic Crisis of Tobaccos. Can one Smoke Without Polluting? (2025)
Haein Choi, Jari Hanhimaki, Hanna Pacht
This report was developed by Masters students from the Geneva Graduate Institute undertaking Applied Research Projects.
