💨 Abstract

In Prince George’s County, Maryland, certain areas lack amenities like grocery stores and restaurants, while they do contain numerous fast food spots, liquor stores, and convenience stores, contributing to health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Council Vice Chair Krystal Oriadha is leading an effort to gather data on the health and economic impacts of these businesses to inform potential legislation and zoning regulations. This summary contains 94 characters (including spaces).

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