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Dollar store groceries may come with a hidden health cost

New research links access to dollar stores with higher rates of several health problems across the U.S.

Aug. 18, 2026 By Kristen Dalli

A new study found a link between nearby dollar stores and higher rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Researchers compared access to dollar stores and traditional grocery stores across U.S. metro areas.

The findings suggest that access to healthier food options may matter just as much as access to food itself.

Dollar stores can be an appealing option when grocery prices are putting pressure on household budgets. But new research from the University of Califo...

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