Contingencies (Non-Engle Progeny Cases Trial Results Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Feb. 29, 2012	May 31, 2002	Mar. 31, 2002
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Litigation settlement, amount				$ (18,000,000)
Non-Engle Progeny Smoking and Health Case, Bullock [Member] | PM USA [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Compensatory damages awarded			$ 900,000
Non-Engle Progeny Smoking and Health Case, Schwarz [Member] | PM USA [Member]
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
Provision related to litigation recorded			$ 34,000,000
Payments for settlements	$ 34,000,000