Introduction. The study of the population's attitude to a healthy lifestyle and commitment to following its principles today appears as a problem associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality due to the spread of non-communicable diseases. As a result, this leads to a low level of public health, which has acquired the character of a problem not only of a medical, but also of an acute social nature. Therefore, the vectors of state policy in the field of health and social well-being of the population are aimed at finding a solution to this problem. To do this, it becomes necessary to establish the level of dissemination and popularity of a healthy lifestyle and its components, to identify how people of different age groups relate to it. Subsequently, the information obtained can be used as a basis for developing a strategy to improve the situation in the future. Aim. To assess the attitude to the principles of a healthy lifestyle and their observance among the population of the Kursk region in various age groups: youth (14-35 years old) and the elderly (60-75 years old). Materials and methods. An anonymous survey was conducted of 296 respondents living in the Kursk region and belonging to two age groups: young people and the elderly. To implement the research program, a Google form was developed in the format of an electronic document, including 40 questions in order to collect the necessary information, which was subject to subsequent processing, analysis of the results obtained and the formation of conclusions. Results and discussion. Among the surveyed residents of the Kursk region, including 52.7% of young people and 47.3% of the elderly, awareness of the term "healthy lifestyle" is 93.7% out of 100 possible. This indicates a high level of awareness of the population about the essence and principles of healthy lifestyle. When identifying the respondents' attitude to a healthy lifestyle and its role in improving public health, 93.2% of respondents gave an affirmative answer. Also, the vast majority of 87.1% who currently do not follow the principles of a healthy lifestyle would like and are ready to comply with them in the future. Conclusion. This study clearly indicates the relevance of the surveys conducted, the need for measures to improve the health of the population and promote healthy lifestyle among residents of the Kursk region, solving social problems with the help of medical professionals and the legislature at all levels.