Asbestos<\/a> was widely used throughout the 20th century across many industries and occupations. Companies added asbestos to many products, threatening the health of unsuspecting consumers and workers.<\/p>\nOne of the ways that the heat-resistant and insulation properties of asbestos were applied in consumer products was in certain brands of cigarettes.<\/p>\n
Kent, an American brand of cigarettes, was introduced to the market by Lorillard Tobacco Company in 1952. They were hailed as the first filtered cigarette. Consumers bought them in droves thanks to the positive health connotations associated with the micronite filter.<\/p>\n