Risk factors for falls in Parkinson's disease: a cross-sectional observational and Mendelian randomization study.

Background: Patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) exhibit a heightened risk of falls and related fractures compared to the general population. This study aims to assess the clinical characteristics associated with falls in the patient with PD and to gain further insight into these factors through Mendelian randomization analysis.

Methods: From January 2013 to December 2023, we included 591 patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at Shenzhen Baoan People's Hospital.