These major cities have more dollar stores than Whole Foods. It could have dangerous consequences for residents.

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• Dollar stores often target poor, rural communities, but a recent report finds that they've started to overtake cities as well. 
• In cities like Philadelphia and Atlanta, dollar stores are more ubiquitous than Whole Foods.
• This abundance of discount chains tends to undercut full-service grocery stores, leaving residents with fewer healthy food options and limited employment opportunities.

Dollar stores have been rooted in small towns for decades, but they've recently begun a rapid expansion across the US.

A December report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) found that the number of nationwide dollar stores grew from about 20,000 in 2011 to nearly 30,000 by 2018. 

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