Vitamin K Deficiency & Special Populations at Risk

Special Populations at Risk: - Newborns: Infants are at higher risk of deficiency due to low concentrations of vitamin K in breast milk, leading to "hemorrhagic disease of the newborn." This is why prophylactic vitamin K injections are routinely given at birth. - Individuals with malabsorption syndromes: Conditions such as celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or chronic pancreatitis can impair the absorption of vitamin K. - Long-term antibiotic use: Prolonged use of antibiotics can disrupt gut bacteria that synthesize vitamin K.

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