“Cause” Versus “Risk” Versus “Association” Versus “Link”

What’s the difference between the words “cause,” “risk,” “association,” and “link”? If something puts you at greater risk for a disease, does it cause it? What if there’s merely an association between a substance and a disease? Is that the same thing as a link between the two? Confusing, isn’t it! Well, watch this podcast to clarify these terms and their meanings.