Contingencies (Non-Engle Progeny Cases Trial Results Narrative) (Details) - Non-Engle Progeny Smoking and Health Case, Schwarz [Member] - PM USA [Member] - USD ($)	1 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2010	Feb. 29, 2012	May. 31, 2002	Mar. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages awarded				$ 168,500
Punitive damages awarded		$ 25,000,000	$ 100,000,000	$ 150,000,000
Litigation settlement, amount	$ 500,000