Hearing loss was associated with cognitive impairment evaluated by Bangla Adaptation of Mini‐mental State Examination in a rural Bangladeshi elderly population

The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most commonly used, first line screening tool for dementia and cognitive decline in adults. The Bangla Adaptation of Mini‐mental State Examination (BAMSE) has been tested as a reliable instrument to assess cognitive function of the normal elderly Bangladeshi population with regards to the socio‐cultural context and low literacy rate of the country. However, there is lack of evidence regarding lifestyle and socioeconomic determinants of cognitive performance in Bangladeshi elderly population. The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between lifestyle and socioeconomic determinants and cognitive impairment by BAMSE among elderly Bangladeshi.