Prevalence of obesity in Hail region, KSA: in a comprehensive survey.

BACKGROUND: Obesity contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality rates worldwide. We, therefore, aimed to provide epidemiological data on the prevalence of obesity in Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). METHODOLOGY: Data were collected during cross-sectional survey which included 5000 Saudi selected from 30 primary health care centers (PHCs) in Hail Region. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of obesity in Hail was 63.6%. Moreover, the prevalence of males was 56.2% and the prevalence of females was 71%. CONCLUSION: Obesity is prevalent in the Hail Region which necessitates urgent interventions including health education.