In answering the following questions, you should make clear and specific references to relevant components of the public health approach and/or socio? ecological model wherever you feel necessary. The maximum word count for each question.

Please begin every question on a new page, and indicate the word count at the end of each question. Failure to indicate the word count will result in a loss of marks. You will need to provide a separate reference list for each question on a fresh page after every question. Remember that you will need to cite all materials from the course, as well as all external sources using the APA style only – inaccurate citations/references will lead to a deduction of marks, so check the accuracy of your citations and reference list.

Please refer to the assessment criteria provided at the end of this assignment handout.

You will need to do research to obtain evidence to substantiate your points – you are advised to use a wide variety of credible and academic sources in your answers. Using detailed case studies from around the world, explain two reasons why it may be difficult to successfully improve the health of rural communities during natural disasters through providing humanitarian aid. Which of these two reasons do you think might have a greater influence on humanitarian action during emergencies and why?