What is the meaning of Prevention?

The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.

Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).

The act of going, or state of being, before.

Anticipation; especially, anticipation of needs, wishes, hazards and risks

precaution; forethought.

genitive singular of preventio

Source: wiktionary.org