Abstract: Objective To analyze the current status of Parkinson syndrome and its related influencing factors in the elderly in Dazu District, Chongqing. Methods From July 2019 to June 2021, the elderly ≥ 60 years old in community of Dazu District, Chongqing were recruited by convenient sampling method. The Parkinson Disease Symptom Inventory （PDSI） scale was used to screen the elderly for Parkinson syndrome. Those assessed as dyskinesia were further diagnosed by neurologists. The results were analyzed by descriptive epidemiological analysis method, and the influencing factors of Parkinson syndrome were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analysis methods. Results In this study, 4 628 elderly people in Dazu District, Chongqing were screened with questionnaire and PDSI scale. Parkinson syndrome was detected in 346 cases, the prevalence rate was 7.48%. Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that for every 10 years of age increase （OR=1.702, 2.540）, with hypertension （OR=2.208）, diabetes （OR=2.251）, stroke （OR=1.436）, and sleep disorders （OR= 1.997）, the elderly people were more likely to suffer from Parkinson syndrome. Elderly people who drunk tea regularly （OR=0.437）, participated in entertainment such as poker, mahjong （OR=0.671）, and exercise （OR=0.569） were less likely to suffer from Parkinson syndrome. Conclusion The prevalence of Parkinson syndrome is high in the elderly ≥ 60 years old. It can be affected by many risk factors such as age, diabetes, hypertension, stroke, sleep disorders, drinking tea, physical exercise, and participation in poker, mahjong and other entertainment. It is recommended that the elderly ≥ 60 years old exercise moderately and scientifically, maintain good leisure and recreational activities, and prevent the occurrence of Parkinson syndrome.

Key words: Elderly, Parkinson syndrome, Prevalence, Influencing factor