Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball, 1st ed. 2019 SpringerBriefs in Public Health Series
This compelling book examines mortality risk among former Hispanic and African-American players in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 40-year period following desegregation in the League. Analyzing a variety of biological, cultural, social, and environmental factors, the author illustrates the potential health effects of racial disparities on these elite athletes and fills a significant gap in the mortality literature.
Included in the coverage:
- The history and evolution of professional baseball in both the United States and Latin America
- Literature and statistical reviews of racial and ethnic inequalities in mortality in the US general population
- Overview and evaluation of methodologies used to statistically analyze mortality risk in this professional-athlete population
- Implications and applications of research findings related to Hispanic and African-American MLB-player mortality
A unique perspective on a pressing public health issue, Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball is a salient read for public health professionals including epidemiologists, medical professionals, and social scientists, as well as athletes, historians, and those with broad interest in African American and Latino health.
Preface.- List of Tables and Figures.- Part I - The Backstory.- The Roots of Baseball in the US.- A Mini-history of Latin America and Professional Baseball.- Literature and Statistical Review of Race/Hispanic Origin and Mortality.- Part II - Empirical Study Description and Preliminary Results.- Study Methods.- Births and Deaths in the Study Cohort.- Preliminary Testing of Main Study Hypotheses.- Part III - Other Independent Variables and More Definitive Testing of Study Hypotheses.- The Role of Educational Attainment.- Examination of Other Independent Variables.- Final Multivariate Testing of Study Hypotheses.- Part IV - External Analysis and Discussion.- Comparison of Mortality Rates Between Major League Baseball Players and the General Population .- Summary, Conclusions, and Implications.
Date de parution : 05-2019
Ouvrage de 118 p.
15.5x23.5 cm
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racial and ethnic health disparities; elite athletes and mortality; race/national origin and mortality; major league baseball (MLB) players and mortality; mortality risk of African American MLB players; mortality risk of Latino major league baseball players; desegregation and mortality among MLB players; mortality comparison among MLB; NBA; and NFL players; educational attainment and mortality; racial disparities and mortality risk; health equity; mortality between MLB players & general population; mortality of Latino MLB players based on birth country; African American professional baseball players; Latino professional baseball players; epidemiology; health data and statistics