These recommendations and procedures apply to the analytical tests performed by the Centre de toxicologie du Québec as part of research activities. They deal with the sampling and sending of biological tissues.
The consequences of sexual violence, whether experienced in childhood, adolescence or adulthood, can vary from one person to another. Many factors can influence their development and severity, as well as affect victims' recovery.
These recommendations and procedures apply to the analytical tests performed by the Centre de toxicologie du Québec (CTQ) as part of epidemiological research and surveys.
Breast and nipple shape, size and colour vary from one woman to another, and sometimes even from one breast to the other. Most newborns adapt easily to their mothers’ breasts. For unknown reasons, however, there are some babies who have more difficulty latching onto flat or inverted nipples.