What are the drawbacks to being a epidemiologist?

Epidemiologists often face challenges such as high levels of stress due to the pressure of addressing public health crises and the responsibility of making critical decisions based on data. They may also encounter difficulties in securing funding for research and navigating bureaucratic processes within health organizations. Additionally, the job can involve long hours, including fieldwork in potentially hazardous conditions, and may require dealing with sensitive public health issues that can be emotionally taxing.