A full 75% of Flemish young people suffer from temporary tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, and one out of five has permanent tinnitus. That is the conclusion of a survey by a student at Antwerp University, who questioned nearly 4,000 concert-goers between 14 and 18 years of age. Only 5% wear ear plugs when they go to concerts or music festivals, and the remaining 95% say they are not concerned about getting permanent tinnitus. Researchers are asking for a campaign directed at youngsters that emphasises the immediate consequences of tinnitus.