Contingencies (Tobacco-Related Litigation) (Narrative) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2017 litigation_case
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of cases decided in favor of PM	476
Number of cases decided	13
Cases Remaining On Appeal [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of cases decided	4
Case Decided In Favor Of Plaintiff [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of cases decided	9

Loss Contingency Claims Resolved in Favor of Plaintiffs that have Subsequently Reached Final Resolution in Favor of the Company

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