(Viceroy cigarettes had been the first to introduce filters, in 1936.) Kent widely touted its "famous micronite filter" and promised consumers the "Greatest health protection in history." Sales of Kent skyrocketed, and it has been estimated that in the first four years that Kent was on the market, Lorillard sold some 13 billion Kent cigarettes from March 1952 until at least May 1956
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Lighter-colored packs are often used to convey that a brand is less strong and, by analogy, less harmful, which is attractive to smokers concerned about how smoking might affect their health
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While some medical users benefit from controlled, low-dose use under supervision, frequent recreational use increases risks over time