Question

The hemorrhagic disease of new born is caused due to the deficiency of:

• A. $\text{Vitamin K}$
• B. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_{12}$
• C. $\text{Vitamin A}$
• D. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_1$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\text{Vitamin K}$

Hemorrhagic disease is a bleeding problem that occurs in a baby during the first few days of life. Babies are normally born with low levels of vitamin K, an essential factor in blood clotting. A deficiency in vitamin K is the main cause of hemorrhagic disease in newborn babies.