Voice of loved one 'sound most missed'
THE voice of a loved one is the sound most people from Edinburgh would miss if they went deaf, according to a new poll.
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) Scotland asked residents in the Capital to take a minute to imagine a world without sound during this year's Deaf Awareness Week, which takes place this week.
Twenty eight per cent said they would miss the voice of a loved one most, followed closely by music on 25 per cent, and laughter with 18 per cent.
Delia Henry, director of RNID Scotland, said: "During Deaf Awareness Week we want people in Edinburgh to take a moment to imagine a world without sound, to think about how you would you feel if you lost your hearing and were not able to hear sounds you have always taken for granted.
"Hearing loss can have a profound impact on people's lives. Many become isolated and lose touch with friends and family."
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