The Economic Times

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

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.