The claim
円安で自殺が減り、円高で自殺が増える?
Original review summary
The review finds that yen movements and suicide counts may correlate during some periods, but that the relationship changes across time and suicide rates have multiple causes. It concludes that the claim cannot be generalized from exchange rates alone.[S1]
Additional context
For 2004–2013, when the yen was notably strong, the number of suicides fell from 32,325 to 27,283, contrary to the claimed pattern. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] 日本ファクトチェックセンター original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026