Anthony Etyang
Associate Professor
I trained in Internal Medicine and Epidemiology. My research interest is in hypertension. My current studies specifically examine the pros and cons of different methods of blood pressure measurement on the epidemiology and clinical management of hypertension. I am also testing the hypothesis that previous exposure to malaria is associated with higher blood pressure using a Mendelian randomization approach.
Podcast interview
Unmasking hypertension - the silent killer
Anthony studies hypertension in Kenya and The Gambia, focusing on improving diagnosis, treatment, and blood pressure control. His research addresses low awareness and treatment gaps, aiming to prevent severe outcomes like stroke and heart failure. With over 25% of adults affected, his work targets a major cause of premature death in Africa.
Recent publications
Feasibility of a community-based intervention for the diagnosis and management of hypertension in two rural populations in Kenya and The Gambia: IMPLEMENT-IHCoR feasibility study protocol.
Journal article
Hassan S. et al, (2026), BMJ Open, 16
Hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: bridging the gaps through implementation research and scientific innovation.
Journal article
Etyang AO. et al, (2026), Eur Heart J
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Patterns and Left Ventricular Mass Index in Tanzanian Adults Living with and without HIV.
Journal article
Willkens M. et al, (2026), Glob Heart, 21
Diagnostic Performance of Unattended Automated Office Blood Pressure Measurement for Hypertension Screening Among People With and Without HIV.
Journal article
Lucinde RK. et al, (2025), J Am Heart Assoc, 14
Hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: Burden, Barriers and Priorities for Improving Treatment Outcomes.
Journal article
Jobe M. et al, (2025), Circ Res, 137, 106 - 118