Mortality Among Hispanic and African-American Players After Desegregation in Major League Baseball
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Beschreibung
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.
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 AmericaLiterature and statistical reviews of racial and ethnic inequalities in mortality in the US general populationOverview and evaluation of methodologies used to statistically analyze mortality risk in this professional-athlete populationImplications and applications of research findings related to Hispanic and African-American MLB-player mortalityA 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.
Examines the mortality risk among Hispanic and African-American Major League Baseball (MLB) players Compares mortality rates between MLB players and the general population Controls for potential confounding variables including educational attainment
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Jeffrey S. Markowitz
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