Physical functional limitations and psychological distress in people with and without colorectal cancer: findings from a large Australian study

To quantify physical disability and psychological distress in people with and without colorectal cancer (CRC). Questionnaire data (2006–2009) from 267,153 Australian general population members aged ≥ 45 years participating in the 45 and Up Study (n = 213,231 following exclusions) were linked to cancer registry and hospital admission data, to ascertain CRC status. Modified Poisson regression estimated adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) for physical...