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.

<p></p><p>Preface

List of Tables and Figures.-<i> <b>Part I - The Backstory.</b></i><b>- </b>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.- <b><i>Part II - Empirical Study Description and Preliminary Results</i>.- </b>Study Methods
Births and Deaths in the Study Cohort
Preliminary Testing of Main Study Hypotheses.- <b><i>Part III - Other Independent Variables and More Definitive Testing of Study Hypotheses.- </i></b>The Role of Educational Attainment
Examination of Other Independent Variables
Final Multivariate Testing of Study Hypotheses.- <b><i>Part IV - External Analysis and Discussion
</i></b>Comparison of Mortality Rates Between Major League Baseball Players and the General Population
Summary, Conclusions, and Implications.</p><p></p>