The subject of the article is the health level of the population and the ways to improve it. The health of the citizens is one of the most important indicators for the Government. Guidance on which the efficiency of the health system is determined is the average life expectancy index, which has grown over the past few years. At the same time, the level of incidence is growing; the number of hospitals and medical stuff is decreasing. The authors conducted a complex research of health statistics and sports in the country. Example of the Ulyanovsk region is considered: these effective measures can be taken by the Government in order to reduce the incidence level among citizens.