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.
Women at higher risk of breast cancer should not wait until they are 50 to have regular mammograms. Please remember that the higher ageâ 50â is only a guideline (not a strict rule) and only for screening women with no symptoms and not at high risk of breast cancer.. Most women who have a mother, sister, or grandmother who had breast cancer at the age of 50 or older, or who are at high risk of breast cancer because of obesity or other reasons, should have regular mammograms (every one or two years) starting at age 40.