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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which concept was put forth by Pettenkofer in (1819-1901)
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The correct answer is  Multifactorial Causation
This concept was put forth by Pettenkofer of Munich (1819-1901). "Modern" diseases of civilization like coronary heart disease and cancers could not be explained on the basis of the 'single cause idea', because they were due to multiple factors. This concept offers multiple approaches for the prevention of disease.