Prevalence of Late-onset Vitamin K Deficiency Intracranial Hemorrhage in Young Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (S24.006)

Claudia Cruzalegui Bazán; Andre Lapeyre Rivera

doi:10.1212/wnl.0000000000217798

June 9, 2026Neurology

Prevalence of Late-onset Vitamin K Deficiency Intracranial Hemorrhage in Young Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (S24.006)

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Key Points

The aim is to identify the global prevalence of vitamin K deficiency-related intracranial hemorrhage (VKDB-associated ICH) in young infants.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Analyzed data to determine prevalence rates of VKDB-associated ICH.
Investigated factors leading to variations across different regions.
The global prevalence of VKDB-associated ICH was identified as significant.
Variation in prevalence rates was linked to specific factors depending on geographic location.

Implication

Systematic review assesses prevalence of VKDB-associated ICH in young infants, indicating global health concern.

Abstract

This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to determine the global prevalence of VKDB-associated ICH and to identify the factors underlying its variation across regions.

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Bazán et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf36efaef96ed7f055f62 https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000217798

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Prevalence of Late-onset Vitamin K Deficiency Intracranial Hemorrhage in Young Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (S24.006)

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Discussion

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Prevalence of Late-onset Vitamin K Deficiency Intracranial Hemorrhage in Young Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis (S24.006)

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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