1 the process of wearing away or wearing down by friction. 2 the physiological wearing away of the teeth such as from normal mastication, grinding, bruxism, premature contacts, or abnormal tooth structures. See abrasion, abfraction, erosion.
The NHS breast screening programme uses breast X-rays (mammograms) to screen all women in the UK aged 50 to 70 who are registered with a GP. They are sent an invitation to go for screening every 3 years.Women older than 70 can make their own appointment for screening at their local breast screening unit. In England, the breast screening programme is expanding the screening age from 47 to 73.hey are sent an invitation to go for screening every 3 years. Women older than 70 can make their own appointment for screening at their local breast screening unit. In England, the breast screening programme is expanding the screening age from 47 to 73.
Now the American Cancer Society has revised its guidelines, saying most women can start at age 45. But that guidance doesn't jibe with what has suggested by other groups. There's big disagreement over when and how often women should get mammograms.Until Tuesday, the American Cancer Society said women should get one every year starting at age 40, as well as regular breast exams by their doctors.The new American Cancer Society guidelines are far more complicated.ow the American Cancer Society has revised its guidelines, saying most women can start at age 45. But that guidance doesn't jibe with what has suggested by other groups. There's big disagreement over when and how often women should get mammograms.