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An explanation of the hazard ratio

Several months ago someone attended a course for non-statisticians that I was running and said, ‘If I can go away from this course understanding what a hazard ratio is then it will have been worthwhile!’ Well, here goes. The hazard ratio, like the odds ratio, is not only difficult to explain but its use and interpretation continue to confuse both statisticians and nonstatisticians. I hope you find what follows helpful.