The December 1972 issue of HealthPAC Bulletin focuses on the transformative health care changes in China since the 1949 revolution, emphasizing the integration of traditional medicine and mass participation in health initiatives. Mark Selden's article critiques Western media's narrow focus on technological advancements while neglecting the socio-political context that enabled these changes. The issue highlights China's successes in eradicating diseases like syphilis and opium addiction through community-driven campaigns, contrasting this with the U.S. health system's focus on individual diseases. It argues for the necessity of broader social reforms to achieve meaningful health care improvements.