Who is at risk for Parkinson’s disease? The cause of Parkinson’s disease is still unknown. Genetic factors: About 10% of people with Parkinson’s disease have a family history; racial differences: Caucasians have the highest incidence, followed by yellow and black people the lowest. Gender differences: The incidence and prevalence of Parkinson’s disease are higher in men than in women (male to female ratio of 3:2). Ageing: is a major risk factor for Parkinson’s disease, and the incidence increases with age; Environmental factors: epidemiological surveys have shown that long-term exposure to pesticides, herbicides, and certain industrial chemicals is associated with the development of Parkinson’s disease; Decreased estrogen levels: menopausal women or women who have had their ovaries removed are susceptible to Parkinson’s disease, indicating that decreased estrogen levels increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Reduced folic acid levels: Low levels of folic acid in the body can increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease. Taking the right amount of folic acid may help prevent Parkinson’s disease in older adults. Are there any ways to prevent Parkinson’s disease? Given that the cause of Parkinson’s disease is not known, there is nothing that can be done to prevent the disease from its root cause. For Parkinson’s disease may be a multifactorial disease, take active and comprehensive preventive measures, may be able to achieve some results. 1, strengthen environmental protection and labor protection: some factories that can produce toxic substances should be strictly managed in accordance with the Environmental Protection Law, harmless treatment of waste residue, waste materials and wastewater; improve the working environment and conditions; implement work regulations and personal safety protection to protect factory and mine workers and surrounding residents from toxic hazards. Pay attention to dietary hygiene, drinking well water is more reasonable than river water. 2. Prevent and treat certain diseases that may cause Parkinson’s syndrome, such as hypoparathyroidism, cerebral arteriosclerosis and brain tumors. 3. Actively prevent the exposure and poisoning of carbon monoxide, manganese and cyanide; 4. Try to avoid the use of dulcolax-type drugs, and crack down on drug trafficking and drug abuse. 5. Actively carry out healthful sports and recreational activities to improve health status. 6. Increase the consumption of coarse grains, mixed grains, fruits and vegetables in the diet, and improve the intake of vitamins and minerals. 7, appropriate amount of vitamins, folic acid, coenzyme Q10, etc. 8. Long-term consumption of green tea and coffee can reduce the incidence of Parkinson’s disease and slow down the progression of the disease.