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Some factors that are suspected to increase the risk of Parkinson’s Disease occurring in a person are exposure to pesticides, dairy product consumption, a history of melanoma, and a traumatic injury to the brain. Some factors that are suspected to decrease the risk of Parkinson’s disease in a person are caffeine consumption, smoking, and physical activity. There have been some trials that have been investigating the effects of smoking and caffeine on decreasing the risk of the early onset of Parkinson’s disease. Physical activity is the main way that has been found for the primary prevention of Parkinson’s Disease, and can also help to decrease an individual’s risk of various other diseases.