ocr: Health care 1S one of China's successes. Combining traditional and Western medicine, - it: is based onan extensive primary care network - including paramedic 'barefoot doctors" which extends to the remotest regions. Life expectancy is now on a par with many richer nations, at an average of70) years. However, economic reform could reduce access. Feesare rising and fewer people are covered by the free care that goes with state employment.
