LAUSANNE, (Switzerland): Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) on Monday released "In Support of the Primacy of Science," a white paper exploring international attitudes regarding the role of science in society, business, and policymaking.

The white paper-presenting findings from an independent survey, conducted by Povaddo for PMI, of over 19,000 adults across 19 countries and territories shows how the world's citizens want governments, public authorities, and private businesses to prioritize science and facts when tackling critical issues.

The global insights reveal that faith in science is high, with most people surveyed (77 percent) hopeful that advances in science will solve many of society's biggest problems.

Supporting this view, there is also strong interest in businesses prioritizing science, with 90 percent of respondents saying it is important to them that businesses invest continually in science to improve their products.-PR

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