The brand was founded in 1873 by Richard Benson and William Hedges in London
Daily puff count depends on nicotine needs: light smokers (5-10 cigarettes) = 50-150 puffs, moderate smokers (10-20 cigarettes) = 150-300 puffs, heavy smokers (20+ cigarettes) = 300-500+ puffs
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina are among the 32 states nationwide that raised tobacco tax rates since 2008, as illustrated in the following map
Also, comprehensive tobacco control measures, such outlawing tobacco advertising, displaying graphic health warnings, and offering smoking cessation programmes, help lower the prevalence of tobacco use and discourage potential new users, which directly affect the cigarette market
(1) In 2021, nearly 12 out of every 100 U.S