Obesity is a prevailing health issue and has been recognized as a threat in public health worldwide.
Rural setting is no longer a barrier to the epidemic of obesity as previously thought. This crosssectional
study aimed to determine the risk factors and associated co-morbidities of obesity among
adults aged 18 and above in rural community of Kudat, Sabah. 28.2% of respondents were found to be
obese with female predominance (54.9%). Older age, formally educated, ever-drinkers and high
systolic blood pressure were associated with obesity. Various forms of interventions should also
involve the rural area to close the disparity of health.