"How to Prevent Heat Illness"

Question

I have a question concerning the verb "to prevent".

I am typing up a list of steps to take in order to prevent heat illness in the workplace and want to title the document "How To Prevent Heat Illness".

In the SpanishDict dictionary the following example is given:

• prevenirse contra algo -> to take precautions against something

This seems like a good example since I am listing the necessary precautions one should take (drinking water, resting in shade, etc.) in order to avoid heat illness.

Following the example provided in this dictionary, I have written the following:

• Cómo prevenirse contra enfermedades causadas por el calor

However, when I search the above phrase in Google, I find a lot of government documents on the subject which are titled:

• Cómo prevenir enfermedades causadas por el calor (example)

Which of the above Spanish translations in bold is the correct way to say "How to Prevent Heat Illness"?

Thank you!

Sincerely,

Alyssa

Answer 1

I wouldn't say your sentence is wrong, but is pointed individually. It means: how to prevent myself from illness.

On the other side, the second one is a lot more general and I'd say is an accurate translation of the English sentence in your post.