"Possible prevention" refers to taking actions or measures to stop something from happening or avoid a problem before it occurs. It means taking precautions or steps to decrease the chances of an undesired event or negative outcome. Full definition
As canine DNA is studied, it is hoped that we can eventually develop genetic tests for early detection and possible prevention of these diseases. (suffieldvet.com)
March of Dimes has a lot of information on the causes and possible prevention of premature birth, a leading cause of infant death, and it is involved in numerous advocacy efforts to drive research into ways to prevent birth defects and infant death. (verywellfamily.com)
«The researchers say they factored those rates of transition in their multi-state model; further, the model can estimate the impact of some possible prevention efforts on the number of future cases.» (fortune.com)