We have to consider the critical factors, or social determinants of health, that shape us. Youth 360° is about the intersection of the social determinants of health and social-ecological theory: each of us is affected by the people and environment around us—our families and friends, communities, and the larger society.

 This two-page tip sheet provides a brief overview of the interrelated spheres of health (individual, relationship, community, and society) in the social-ecological health promotion model and the social determinants of health that influence individual behavior and health outcomes.