What is Vitamin K deficiency bleeding, and why does it occur in newborns? Here's what the new study found

Economic Times - Nov 10, 2026

A 347% increase has been witnessed in the number of newborns suffering from the Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB) in the US between 2017 and 2025, a new study has found. The reason for this rise seems to be that fewer newborns are receiving vitamin K injections, said researchers. Vitamin K deficiency leads to bleeding within the body and cause serious complications for a newborn.

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