The risk of dying on hot days has substantially declined since 2010 in the Netherlands. The estimated number of heat-related deaths decreased from 7,000 in the 2000–2009 period to 4,300 in the 2010–2019 period. This is the outcome of a study conducted by RIVM. Since 2010, the National Heatwave Plan has helped people become more aware of the risks associated with heat. According to the researchers, this is a possible explanation for the decrease. The risk of dying on hot days, however, remains higher than average. Therefore, it is still important to remain alert.